Kalamarakia Tiganita
Crispy fried squid rings with a light, golden crust—a classic Greek appetizer that's elegant enough for dinner. Served with lemon and sea salt, it's ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb squid, cleaned and cut into 1/4-inch rings
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cup neutral oil for frying
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 whole lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Pat squid rings dry with paper towels. They must be completely dry or oil will spatter.
- 2
Mix flour with salt and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
- 3
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet to 350°F. Use a thermometer.
- 4
Toss squid with flour until all rings are lightly coated. Shake off excess.
- 5
Carefully lower squid into oil in two batches. Do not crowd the pan.
- 6
Fry until deep golden brown, 1.5 to 2 minutes per batch. Surface should be crispy.
- 7
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
- 8
Transfer to a serving platter. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet (3-quart minimum)
- instant-read thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- shallow bowl
- paper towels for draining
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